I went to a concert by Janet Jackson and TLC and got totally blown away!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to the Janet Jackson & TLC concert on Saturday! JANETJACKSON2024 Thanks to a friend, I didn’t even have to wait in line to get in—I was able to breeze right in from a great spot, and they even got me some great seats. It was absolutely amazing! …
The construction industry has the most "old-timer problems" (according to the God of Construction)
The Construction Industry Has the Most “Old-Timers” I’ll say this even though I expect criticism: I believe the construction industry has the most “old-timers.” While people may not say it out loud, I suspect many feel the same way. This is a reality the construction industry must accept. The high turnover rate in the construction industry…
The Correct Way to Wire on Site | Connection Procedures and Precautions to Avoid Mistakes on Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m starting to have some free time. It looks like I’ll have openings in April, so please feel free to call me. I can help with anything—design, cost estimation, quotes, you name it! Please don’t hesitate to reach out ^^ Anyway, we use 200V power on construction sites, right? I often make mistakes with the wiring for that…
Let's Learn About Extensometers and Strain Gauges!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you ever seen something like this on a slope? It’s a common sight in our industry, isn’t it? That’s right! It’s a strain gauge! It’s used to monitor landslide activity. What Is a Strain Gauge? (Slope Disaster Prevention Technology Association) Places where monitoring is easy…
"You shouldn't get into the construction business, right?" (From the God of Construction)
"You shouldn't go into the construction industry, right?" Just the other day, I happened to walk into a restaurant and overheard this conversation: "You shouldn't go into the construction industry. And construction management is definitely out of the question. There's a lot of overtime, and it's bad for your physical and mental health." My honest reaction upon hearing this was still…
Of course, if it rains, you should stop all work involving power tools immediately!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We slope contractors work even on rainy days, don’t we? For example, when we’re assembling retaining frames. At times like that, we don’t just assemble them—we also tie them together, haul up materials, and drive in anchors. And we cut rebar and drill holes for the anchors, right? Rebar…
This year's rainy season might be crazy!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s starting to get a little warmer, isn’t it? I think the plum blossoms are at their peak right now. It seems the cherry blossoms are blooming much earlier than usual this year. And I heard that we’ll need to start taking heatstroke precautions sooner, too. It feels like there are fewer good times to work these days. This harsh winter…
Work becomes even more enjoyable when you find your own unique way to reach the right answer!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a photo sent from the worksite. It’s a really great photo. Everyone looks like they’re having fun—Japanese workers and technical interns all mixed together. When I see something like this, it makes me wonder: Does work really have anything to do with job titles or industries? It just so happens that at some point…
Are we really able to teach technical interns the skills that will shape their lives?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you perform machine maintenance at your company? At our company, we generally handle maintenance in-house. Well, when we have some free time, we all take our time doing maintenance together so that everyone can learn about the machinery’s structure and how it works. That said, while we cover the basics of the machinery, maintenance…